Browsing Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center by Type "Article"
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A comparative study on the operational performance of four-leg intersections by control type
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)The selection of proper control types at intersections at the planning stage is an important concern considering the difficulty in comparing the performance of different control types. Therefore, several manuals proposed ... -
A hybrid approach for identifying factors affecting driver reaction time using naturalistic driving data
( Elsevier Ltd , 2019 , Article)The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) estimates that 80% of the deaths and injuries resulting from rear-end collisions could be prevented by the use of advanced collision avoidance systems. While autonomous or ... -
A New Framework for Addressing High-level Decisions Related to Sustainable Transportation Development
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Stakeholders in the transportation industry have been concerned with sustainability. However, transportation decision makers have had difficulty in incorporating sustainability into transportation infrastructure decisions ... -
A Strategy for Emergency Vehicle Preemption and Route Selection
( Springer Verlag , 2019 , Article)Emergency vehicle preemption (EVP) aims to give right of way to emergency vehicles (EV) heading toward the incident location through a network of signalized intersections by creating a green wave en-route. The design goals ... -
Aberrant driving behaviors as mediators in the relationship between driving anger patterns and crashes among taxi drivers: An investigation in a complex cultural context
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Objective: Taxis have become an integrated component of Qatar’s urban transportation network due to their convenience, comfort, and flexibility. Qatar has seen an uptick in the demand for professional taxi drivers. Most ... -
The Adoption of Electric Vehicles in Qatar Can Contribute to Net Carbon Emission Reduction but Requires Strong Government Incentives
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2021 , Article)Electric mobility is at the forefront of innovation. Cutting down greenhouse gases when low-carbon electricity sources are maintained has answered the concerns of skeptics when switching to electric mobility. This paper ... -
Aerial ropeway system - feasibility study in Doha, Qatar
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2021 , Article)Aerial ropeway systems, also called gondolas and aerial cable cars, are amongst driverless transportation modes, which are progressively drawing the attention in promoting tourism. Aerial ropeway systems have been operated ... -
Aerial ropeway system - feasibility study in Doha, Qatar
( Canadian Science Publishing , 2021 , Article)Aerial ropeway systems, also called gondolas and aerial cable cars, are amongst driverless transportation modes, which are progressively drawing attention in promoting tourism. Aerial ropeway systems have been operated in ... -
An assessment of Qatari school students' perspective towards using sustainable modes of transport to school
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Being a car dependent country traditionally, private cars are widely used for various trip purposes in State of Qatar including school trips. This paper assesses the factors affecting sustainable mode choices, walking or ... -
An assessment tool to evaluate complete streets in developing countries: The case of Qatar
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Complete streets refer to a simple and effective transportation policy to improve traffic safety and comfort for all users within urban areas. Car dependency is a major concern in developing countries. Endorsing complete ... -
Analysis of illegal pedestrian crossing behavior on a major divided arterial road
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Pedestrians’ illegal mid-block crossing increases the chances of a crash compared to crossing at marked or signalized crosswalks. Therefore, it is necessary to have an accurate understanding of this type of behavior to be ... -
Analysis of road traffic crashes in the State of Qatar
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Road traffic crashes (RTCs) are globally acknowledged as increasing threat to society, because they can affect many lives when they result in severe injury or fatality. In the State of Qatar RTCs are getting more awareness ... -
Analysis of Stopping Sight Distance (SSD) Parameters: A Review Study
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Stopping sight distance (SSD) is one of the important elements in geometric highway design, which relies on the two key parameters, i.e., vehicle braking characteristics and drivers' reaction time. Previous studies have ... -
ANN-Based traffic volume prediction models in response to COVID-19 imposed measures
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Many countries around the globe have imposed several response measures to suppress the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic since the beginning of 2020. These measures have impacted routine daily activities, along with ... -
Application of Unsupervised Machine Learning Classification for the Analysis of Driver Behavior in Work Zones in the State of Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Work zone areas are commonly known as crash-prone areas. Thus, they usually receive high priority by road operators as drivers and workers have higher chances of being involved in road crashes. The paper aims to investigate ... -
The appraisal of roadway environment and infrastructure by drivers with autism: A qualitative study
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)People with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might experience difficulties while driving, for instance, related to hazard perception. These difficulties may be related to cognitive issues (internal) such as attention-shifting, ... -
Assessing regional and global environmental footprints and value added of the largest food producers in the world
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)This research aims to provide important insights regarding the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of the world's largest food producing countries based on four sustainability metrics: energy use, carbon footprint, ... -
Assessing sidewalk and corridorwalkability in developing countries
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)Finding a simple and less expensive method to assess and improve sidewalk and corridor conditions in developing countries is essential in order to motivate more people to walk. This study aimed to design and test a method ... -
Assessment of different pedestrian communication strategies for improving driver behavior at marked crosswalks on free channelized right turns
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Previous studies have indicated low driver yielding rates to pedestrians in various countries. This study analyzed four different strategies to improve driver yielding rates at marked crosswalks on channelized ... -
Autism-friendly public bus transport: A personal experience–based perspective
( SAGE , 2022 , Article)Community participation and the formation of social networks are crucial for a qualitative life. To this end, transportation plays an essential role. Many autistic people rely on public transportation for their mobility ...
